Border Police

Former Border Police officer indicted over alleged sexual harassment of a minor on Instagram

Yazan Goaya proposed meeting the minor for sexual activity, offered money, requested photographs, and sent sexually explicit messages to a child under 14 years of age, the indictment alleged.

The offices of Justice Ministry’s Police Investigation Department (PID) are seen in Jerusalem, November 30, 2025
A gazelle being illegally held in a basement near Jenin, August 11, 2026.

Border Police rescue illegally held gazelle from basement in private home near Jenin

Settlers near Kusra blocking a road with rocks.

Settler extremists clash with IDF after outpost evacuation, lay siege to West Bank village

IDF destroys home of terrorist who killed Maj. Yuval Ezra, 27, and Capt. (res.) Benayahu Mellet, 32, in the July 24 West Bank attack.

IDF, Border Police destroy home of terrorist who killed Yuval Ezra, Benayahu Mellet


Border Police arrest Hamas-linked West Bank resident in terror plot

A Hamas-affiliated terrorist, found with a will and terrorist links, was arrested near al-Mughayir after attempting to carry out an attack.

Border Police officers arrest a pro-Hamas suspected terrorist in the West Bank, published April 6, 2026.

Hundreds of kilos of protected plant seized by Israel Nature and Parks Authority in Golan

In a separate operation in the Menashe region, an Israel Nature and Parks Authority inspector seized additional sacks containing approximately 6 kilograms of akoub and about 25 kilograms of hyssop.

Some of the bags seized, including the Gundelia tournefortii - which is in danger of extinction due to over-harvesting.

Woman detained after waving knives in Beersheba, court indicts suspects for lynching boy in Huwara

Jerusalem man indicted for sexual offenses against minors • Jerusalem Police seized several kilos of controlled substances • Two suspects arrested for possession of heroin and cocaine

[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.

Palestinian doctor arrested for smuggling Second Temple-period coins from West Bank to Jerusalem

Trading in antiquities and bringing antiquities from the West Bank into Israel without a permit as well as searching for antiquities without a license using a metal detector are criminal offenses.

Coins seized by Border Police from vehicle of Palestinian doctor after attempted smuggling into Israel, March 23, 2026.

Monkey rescued in Israel after illegal wildlife trafficking probe

Israeli authorities said the green guenon, identified as monkey No. 64 linked to a broader smuggling affair, was found in poor conditions and transferred for treatment.

Monkey rescued in Israel after illegal wildlife trafficking probe.

Police forced into shelter with two suspects arrested for antiquities theft amid sirens

The suspects excavation equipment has been seized, and the investigation is ongoing.

The destruction caused by the looters at the Horvat Hermesh antiquities site in northern Israel, March 17, 2026.

Israel Police arrest three people involved in Palestinian village attack were one person died

"According to reports, as a result of the incident, several people involved were injured, who were evacuated by the Red Crescent, and one of them was later pronounced dead," the police said.

Aftermath of the fire at a synagogue in Ramle on March 14, 2026.

Daughter of Hamas terrorist released in hostage deal arrested for online incitement to terrorism

The suspect was found to identify with Hamas, and incited against Israel, as well as encouraging enemy action during the war, including calls to harm Israelis.

Illustrative image of woman wearing handcuffs.

Border Police officer killed by accidental IDF gunfire, investigation underway

Meanwhile, the IDF killed a terrorist trying to throw explosive devices in the West Bank, authorities arrested a Palestinian for inciting pro-Hamas violence, and the Gaza Division gained a new head.

Policeman Uri Mektaev, 18, killed at his home, February 22, 2026.

Southern district police seize 1,000 illegal weapons in Bedouin sector

According to previously published estimates, roughly 130,000 illegal weapons and other means of combat are still being held in the region.

MANY ILLEGAL weapons in the Arab community are stolen from Israeli army bases, while others are smuggled from the borders with Jordan and Egypt. Here, illegal weapons are displayed after a police operation against illegal gun dealers, in Nazareth in 2021.